Plagued by a traumatic loss at an early age, Anthony struggles with a disorder that continually affects his life. Do you have anxiety? Do you suffer from depression? Listen to Anthony as he explains the importance of seeking help.

I started feeling this way when my mother passed when I was 12. My name's Anthony from um, New York, and I suffer with bipolar disorder. Six years ago, my family wanted me to go to a therapist to um, talk about my problems. He recommended me to a psychologist who prescribed me a bunch of drugs, which I didn't want to take. I feel like I can get by on my own, and I feel that once I'm in a good mental state, I can get by in the world in a consistent fashion. I really hope one day I can fully be cured because I don't want to live with this anymore. It's very tough for me to wake up every morning and deal with the situation that I'm in. If you have ever suffered any altercations in your life, I suggest you take therapy, psychology instead of drugs because what it's done to me is irreversible. And it's not a good situation. I suggest you talk to people and get the correct meds prescribed to you so that you can become better.